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Taking an improv class is like supercharging your creative brain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/8aee33ef-a5f7-43df-bbee-66aa5f40c088/DirtBuffetMarch1020160004.jpg Classes - Upcoming Classes https://pinchpinchpinch.com/pinch-cabaret daily 0.75 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/1649264475390-2DB99NKSJNK2PBGY7XGU/cal_schelken_240096363_243099490888900_3629543794881332930_n.jpeg Pinch Cabaret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/1649265327765-2MDPH6LID18ROKSH7BCO/kez-vr-2.jpeg Pinch Cabaret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/76a6a04f-2dff-4aab-bd12-0f2c04b0b87e/pinch-may28-116.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Drag Creature Yovska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/6d50c959-cdf0-4ef5-903e-21062c4f9b1e/DSC00027.jpg Pinch Cabaret Host Ben Gorodetsky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/f393ef34-b968-4fb2-bfe2-1292967d23fc/pinch-may28-105.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Cellist Miriam Stewart-Kreoker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/5fca7608-799c-4f21-bfe1-7d4f996c01e4/DSC00073.jpg Pinch Cabaret Horn player Micajah https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/10465698-3def-475f-b804-a71c2484703e/pinch-may28-87.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Musical Comedian Rando https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/0b27a4f7-2070-42f8-90ef-c6e2d2f72009/DSC00117.jpg Pinch Cabaret Comedian Renee Groux https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/f81a08a1-e4aa-4d2e-b871-a5ccdcc62183/pinch-may28-97.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Storyteller and Ukrainian Refugee Lilia Samchuk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/6e0d1496-36cc-48c9-8d5c-73fca2950517/DSC00147.jpg Pinch Cabaret Poet Chris Banks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/d636f8dc-965d-4f36-b175-dde8c57dff97/pinch-may28-54.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Poet Nathaniel Voll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/9b67a012-939f-4a8c-872c-1f07289249c5/DSC00192.jpg Pinch Cabaret Comedian & Door Person Aashay Dalvi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/c6681e98-8228-4d97-923d-94293752b10d/pinch-may28-77.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Audience members at intermission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/824a9bbc-ad4b-421e-9892-1704dfef1dd4/DSC00266.jpg Pinch Cabaret Musical Poet & House Technician Braeden Etienne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/1022796d-58a6-4a3c-9ae7-154a4db56bdf/Pinch+%236+Photos+by+Sasha+Columbia.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Host Ben Gorodetsky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/ede7488d-03c8-4c40-9b3c-2455562ec417/pinch-may28-50.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Drag Creature Yovska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/c6b98530-8062-4d57-9993-c8087d419d6d/pinch-may28-27.jpeg Pinch Cabaret Standup and Activist Aashay Dalvi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/37b63944-e13f-4083-adc4-16c730a1ffa3/DSC00300.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pianist Ryan Antooa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/e01adfb3-6e09-4762-b632-2b72f4a1f9bd/pinch-may28-127.jpeg Pinch Cabaret The cast of Pinch #6 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/3dba25cf-e819-4df7-be61-973d947cd5fc/DSC00281.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pianist Ryan Antooa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/991c71a0-676b-40ba-be00-e799f9da5559/DSC00380.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pole Dancer Ellie Gravitas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/ee6ac0be-d603-49f1-ab78-a24e1999610b/DSC00313.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pole Dancer Ellie Gravitas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/e95460ae-affd-43be-a096-f0e50f61b3c4/DSC00349.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pole Dancer Daffy Long Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/130c7807-e76d-4b59-a63e-13412e9063d9/DSC00430.jpg Pinch Cabaret Finger Drummer & Producer Edan it again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/c71d41f4-6d37-4870-a6e7-97cae595145b/DSC00173.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pinch Audience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/7ea7d311-2d86-42db-8943-eb6dec8ad8b9/IMG_0054.jpg Pinch Cabaret Pinch Audience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/3624f04f-cb3a-45a9-9a6a-331971e6dc3b/DSC00219.jpg Pinch Cabaret Comedian & Door Person Aashay Dalvi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/0fb9ca86-593d-4a03-9767-a808decbcd7d/PINCH+INSTA+post.jpg Pinch Cabaret - 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Listening. Collaboration. Combining 20 years of professional improv performance, direction and education experience with a keen eye for design thinking and collaborative strategies, Ben brings dynamic corporate training workshops to your team. Available in-person or remotely, these training sessions are adapted for the needs of individual clients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/b0c94125-2d70-4a3a-9a29-48ec17ca311d/you-x-ventures-Oalh2MojUuk-unsplash+%281%29.jpeg Corporate Training - Improv for Discovery Processes Exploring the core improv principle of “Yes, and” as a strategy for judgement-free idea generation. Applications of this collaborative, generative approach include design sprints and other team-based discovery processes. This workshop will guide participants through exercises that increase creative problem solving, promote consensus building, help shake up established power/influence dynamics on teams, and build an atmosphere of trust where innovation can flourish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/8b9d1e2b-4fb5-487f-baad-b681a8883927/diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Corporate Training - Improv for Presence and Presentation Using the methods of improvisation and storytelling to help individuals present work and facilitate group processes more effectively. Studies show that improv exercises have been shown to reduce stress before public speaking as well as reduce general anxiety. This workshop will engage participants with exercises that help them to think on their feet, speak with clarity, connect with their audience, and feel confident in sharing their idea. 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Develop your trust, listening, storytelling, comedic timing and group mind through a total of 20 hours of instruction. The series culminates in a student showcase where you can show off your fresh improv skills in front of a real live audience! - Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/624dba7729cd9513b9e985d7/8aee33ef-a5f7-43df-bbee-66aa5f40c088/DirtBuffetMarch1020160004.jpg Improv Classes AD - Upcoming classes. Physical Comedy Spontaneity meets physicality in this four week, in-person class. Connect to your body, expand your character range, hone your group-mind, and improve non-verbal communication. - Thursdays, Jan 2 - 23. Tickets & Info here. Longform Performance Ensemble Eight weeks of improv workshops with an ensemble of hilarious, creative folks, directed by Ben Gorodetsky. Develop your trust, listening, storytelling, comedic timing and group mind through a total of 20 hours of instruction. The series culminates in a student showcase where you can show off your fresh improv skills in front of a real live audience! - Tuesdays, Jan 7 - Feb 25. Tickets at Link in Bio. PWYC Improv Workshop & Jam Improv builds confidence, teaches storytelling, improves listening and collaboration, and allows you to be present in the moment. Taking an improv class is like supercharging your creative brain! A 90 minute workshop portion will be followed by a 30 minute improv jam, exploring improv games for a fun and immersive approach to collaborative comedy. All skill levels welcome! Pay What You Can! - Thursday, Jan 30. Tickets & Info Here. - Thursday, Mar 6. Tickets & Info Here. Shortform Games Explore the hilarious world of improv games in this four session improv series. Over the course of 10 hours this workshop series will cover a whole whack of short-form games, as seen on TV’s Whose Line: Genre Coaster, Speak in One Voice, Should'a'Said, Word at a Time Story, Moving Bodies, Half-Life, Party Quirks, and much more! - Thursdays, Feb 6 - 27. Tickets & Info here. Improv Fundamentals Dive headfirst into the world of Yes And in this four session workshop series! Over 8 hours this class will explore listening, storytelling, character, humour, cooperation, and presence. No experience necessary: perfect for beginners! - Tuesdays, March 4 - 25. Tickets & Info here. ——— Puppet-Prov Explore the art of puppetry and improv with instructor Kez Vicario-Robinson in this three week series! Learn puppetry techniques and skills, and develop your unique puppet's movement and voice through improv exercises. Then grow your puppet's storytelling power, through playful collaboration with other improvisers and their puppets! All experience levels welcome, puppets will be provided (or bring your own!) - Dates TBD. Email if interested. Pinch Jam No workshop, just an opportunity to play! Come improvise with a creative group of hilarious people. All skill levels welcome. A double-feature with with Pinch Student Ensemble Showcase performance. - Dates TBD. Email if interested. Musical Improv Time to sing! Join instructors Rob Lewin & Karen Derrah for a four week series on musical improv. Learn the basics of song structure, phrasing and musicality, and then apply it to your shortform and longform improv. By the end of this series, you'll be ready to take your shower voice to the stage! No musical experience necessary. Some improv experience recommended. - Dates TBD. Email if interested. Making it Matter Instructor Cas Knihnisky will help you believe in the moment, no matter how absurd! This four week course teaches a holistic approach to improvised scene work, focusing on: organic exploration, emotional stakes, heightening, commitment and connection. Enrich your improv, hone your communication skills, and learn how to find fun anywhere. - Dates TBD. Email if interested. Intro to Sketch Comedy Writing This 8-week course will provide you with the fundamentals of generating comedic premises and fleshing them out into full sketches. Each week you'll write sketches at home, read them in class, and receive notes on the structure and content. At the end of the term, you'll be able to showcase your work in front of an audience in an informal live reading. - Dates TBD. Email if interested. Spontaneous Storytelling Tap into play, listening, trust, and story structures in this four week class. Learn to trust yourself and your partners so you can create in the moment together. - Dates TBD. Email if interested. 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